Opportunity ID: 344998

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-23-001-12162022
Funding Opportunity Title: Democracy Commission Small Grants
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The project proposals must address at least one of the following themes:

1) ECONOMIC GROWTH:
• Rural Economic Development/Entrepreneurship Development/Social Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Rural Development and Preservation of Cultural Heritage
• Tourism Development (Agro/Culinary Tourism, Eco Tourism, Health and Wellness Tourism, Cultural Tourism, etc.)
• Basic Education (Please see note below.)
• Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Education Institutions

2) GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION:
• Women Empowerment
• Inclusion of Ethnic and Religious Minorities and other excluded or marginalized groups.
• Civic Integration of People with Disabilities/Inclusive Education
• Protection of Children’s Rights and Child Welfare

3) CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND MORE INFORMED CITIZENRY:
• Journalism Education and Professionalism
• Regional Media Development
• Capacity Building and Advocacy for Local CSOs
• Cyber Security, Strategic Communications and Digital Diplomacy

NOTE: Basic education projects may include strengthening public schools for grades 1-12 through teacher training and professional development, online learning, mental health and social-emotional learning, literacy and critical thinking, virtual platforms and innovative programs for students including school libraries, science and tech labs, and enrichment programs. For more information on basic education strategies, please review the U.S. Government Education Strategy FY2019-2023 and the USAID Education Policy Program Cycle Implementation and Operational Guide)

Expected Number of Awards: 200
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Dec 19, 2022
Last Updated Date: Dec 19, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 20, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 20, 2023
Archive Date: Mar 22, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $450,000
Award Ceiling: $50,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: · Georgian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental Organizations.. Legal Entities of Public Laws, LEPL organizations· Higher Education Institutions.· Independent media outlets registered in Georgia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom). The United States initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable embassies to support local democratic initiatives in the countries of Central, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet States.

The implementing body at each mission is the Democracy Commission, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission and including the Public Affairs Officer, Cultural Affairs Officer, other members of the Country Team, and representatives of U.S. Government agencies.

 

Program Objectives:

The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy, enhance the development of democratic institutions and foster education of civil society in Georgia. Grants will be awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and media organizations based and registered in Georgia.

The maximum amount of a grant is $50,000 per project. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

TbilisiGrants@state.gov
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 344998 Full Announcement-DemCom NOFO -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf

Folder 344998 Full Announcement-DemCom NOFO -> UEI and SAM.gov FAQs update 121122.pdf

Folder 344998 Full Announcement-DemCom NOFO -> Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf

Folder 344998 Full Announcement-DemCom NOFO -> FY23 DemCom NOFO.pdf

Folder 344998 Full Announcement-DemCom NOFO -> SF424_Mandatory_3_0-V3.0.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: TbilisiGrants@state.gov
Email: TbilisiGrants@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.900 PKG00278965 Dec 19, 2022 Feb 21, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

344998 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

344998 SF424A-1.0.pdf

344998 SF424B-1.1.pdf

344998 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

344998 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

344998 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

344998 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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